Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The Mornington launch has been postponed

I am sorry to inform you that I have made the very difficult decision to postpone the Mornington market.

This is not easy for me to write but I feel that it is the least I can do. At the end of last year I experienced a fairly traumatic experience in the midst of all of the Christmas markets. I was devastated at the time and did not feel strong enough to share any information with you all. So I soldiered on and thought all would be fine. Then it was Christmas with all the work do's and running around and on top of that we moved. I kept busy and I thought I was still fine.

But several weeks ago it call came crashing down. A friend of mine experienced a similar tragedy to mine, and it brought all of my sadness flooding back to me. Unfortunately I am also prone to depression and that is where I have managed to spiral to. My husband travelling overseas for a few weeks has not helped either.

Please be assured that I am receiving the help that I need however, it has impacted on my preparations for Mornington and things have not progressed as I would have liked them to. The launch market is very important and I do not want to mess it up by doing an okay job.

So I have decided for the sake of my health and for the sake of the market it would be best to postpone the launch until July.

I will also be handing over the reigns to Sugar & Spice sooner than I had planned and I have found the PERFECT person to take over S&S, but that is a whole different post.

9 comments:

Brenda @ 13 Acres said...

look after yourself Ali, i'm sure all involved will understand!
take care b xx

Miss Silver Spoon Vintage said...

take care Ali x you and your family come before anything and I am sure everyone who loves S&S and the amazing job you have done since getting it launched will understand. take care, enjoy life even with all the ups and downs it brings, and here's to a fabulous year ahead x

Nell Fothergill said...

I have always followed your progress with S&S & have been amazed by what you have created. Please hold in your heart all that you have brought to the handmade world to both creators & their customers. I hope your path ahead is full of love & most of all smiles.

Cathie said...

take care Ali.
hugs to you ♥

Unknown said...

It will all be ok. Take care ♥
X Kerri

Melinda @ Here We Go Loopy Lou said...

Ali, S&S is an absolute credit to you. It is a beautiful market. You need to take this time to look after yourself. All my thoughts and prayers are with you xxxx

Giggleberry (Amy) said...

Ali, it's a wonderful thing to hear you are taking care of yourself xx we are thinking of you and sending virtual hugs xx

Earlofthercs said...

Sounds like you're making the right call, Ali. Well done with the earlier markets. Take care.

Earl

MooBeeTees said...

Big (((Hugs))) to you Ali. Whatever decision you make will be the right decision :0)